3. Cut out all sodas. Did you know you can clean off battery acid with coke or pepsi? Gross! Diet sodas are no better either. They are filled with artificial sweeteners.

4. Cut out all processed sugars and flours. Processed sugars include: white sugar, evaporated cane syrup, HFCS, brown sugar, corn syrup and caramel. We only use 100% pure maple syrup and raw honey. Those two are the least processed.

5. Try to cut back on eating out. Most restaurants put far too much sugar and salt in their foods. Not to mention, GMOs.

6. Cut out sugar in your morning coffee. (This is the first big change I did. I really thought I would miss it, but I didn’t.

7. Try to buy organic and support your local farmers markets. If you can’t afford all organic, try to stick to in season produce and those not on the dirty list.

8. Try a new vegetable every week.

9. Eat more salad (dressing on the side) and drink more water.

10. Try to incorporate some exercise into your daily routine. If you don’t have time to exercise, try to take the stairs to work instead of the elevator. Or, you could try to park your car further away from the store. Remember, that no matter how slow you go, you will still be lapping those on the couch. Even these small things can make a difference.

Interestingly, I had a lengthy discussion with my cardiologist about my coffee consumption. After my heart attack he asked me how much soda I drink, how much diet soda, how much coffee, what do I put in the coffee, sweeteners, etc. Cardiologist told me I could drink up to 33 cups of coffee per day. Why 33 cups, I asked Cardiologist. Because I’ve read articles which advise 34 cups may be fatal. Cardiologist has a dry and warped sense of humor. Further, he advised me to stop all consumption of soda, diet and regular.